The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of abetting his wife’s suicide, citing that sending a triple talaq notice did not constitute abetment. Despite the illegality of triple talaq, the court found no evidence of abetment. This decision has sparked debate about the spouse’s legal and ethical responsibilities in such cases.
The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a lawyer involved in a suspected love triangle linked to an attempted murder in Pune on May 28. Sushil Kale, 41, was arrested by Pimpri Police for allegedly trying to run over Nilesh Shinde, 30, with his SUV after a confrontation.
The Delhi High Court is expected to decide on Bibhav Kumar’s plea for compensation for his alleged illegal arrest by the Delhi Police. Kumar, a close aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is accused of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal and is currently in judicial custody. His bail plea has been rejected, and the case carries political implications.
Today(on 28th June),The Karnataka High Court is set to hear BS Yediyurappa’s plea to dismiss charges of alleged sexual assault involving a minor, alongside his anticipatory bail plea. Recently, the Karnataka Police filed a chargesheet under the POCSO Act against Yediyurappa in a special court, marking a significant development in the case.
Yesterday, On 26th June, A Nagpur woman, Ritu Maloo, is denied bail by the Bombay High Court after her intoxicated driving led to a fatal collision with a scooter, resulting in two deaths. The court highlighted her lack of remorse and emphasized the serious consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. Maloo’s bail request was denied due to the gravity of the charges and her attempt to evade responsibility.
Today, On 24th June, The Supreme Court granted OAS officer Bijaya Ketan Sahoo interim protection from arrest in a money laundering case, amid allegations of amassing disproportionate assets. The case involves acquiring properties linked to the “proceeds of crime,” and Sahoo is directed to appear before the special PMLA court within two weeks. The plea argued against sudden arrest after being free for years during the investigation.
The Supreme Court will hear Odisha Administrative Service officer Bijaya Ketan Sahoo’s plea for anticipatory bail in a money laundering case involving disproportionate assets. The case, initiated by the Enforcement Directorate, alleges unreported income funnelled into properties and investments. Orissa High Court previously refused anticipatory bail, citing a prima facie case. Subsequent summons have been issued, and a hearing is scheduled for June 24.
The Allahabad High Court strongly condemns irrational and indiscriminate arrests, emphasizing that arrests should be reserved for exceptional cases only. Judicial oversight is crucial in preventing abuse of arrest powers and protecting individual liberties. The court’s ruling highlights the need for a more restrained approach to arrest matters, especially for custodial interrogation.
The Karnataka High Court today granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in a kidnapping case connected to sexual abuse allegations against her son, Prajwal Revanna. The court emphasized the avoidance of media trials and unnecessary arrests of women. Bhavani is accused of kidnapping a woman sexually assaulted by her son, who is currently in custody facing multiple accusations.
On Friday(14th June), The Karnataka High Court has reserved judgment on Bhavani Revanna’s anticipatory bail plea related to a kidnapping case linked to sexual abuse allegations against her son, Prajwal Revanna. The court has extended interim anticipatory bail for Bhavani Revanna until a final verdict is reached, preventing her immediate arrest.
